Creating Livable and Resilient Cities in Asia
ADB's 'Creating Livable Asian Cities' book makes a case for liveable and resilient cities and a sustainable urban future in Asia.
Climate Adaptation Strategy on Coastal Hazards at Hawke’s Bay New Zealand
NZ's Hawke's Bay Region developed the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazard Strategy to create climate-resilient coastal communities up to 2120.
Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Plan for Climate Change in Uzbekistan
Climate change has reduced the glaciers in Central Asia by approximately 30% over the past 50-60 years. Read how Uzbekistan is adapting.
Effective Climate Risk Disclosure and Climate Change Preparation Primer
‘Primer on Climate Change: Directors’ Duties and Disclosure Obligations’ guides directors to be informed and decide accordingly.
Climate Change Adaptation Among Australian Farmers
Australian farmers have endured water challenges and droughts for years and have changed farming methods to adapt to climate change.
Climate Advocates Discuss the IPCC 6th Assessment Report’s Impact on NZ
New Zealand pundits, climate scientists, and advocates discuss the IPCC AR6 content, focusing on climate change's impact on the country.
IPCC AR6 Reports Pacific Islands and Other Countries Risks Disappearing
The IPCC AR6 mentions that climate change affects the Pacific Islands and other countries due to sea-level rise and extreme climate events.
IPCC 6th Assessment Report Calls for Urgent Action to Reduce Emissions
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released The "AR6 Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis" on 9th August 2021.
The Importance of Scaling Up Locally-led Climate Adaptation
Know the value of locally led climate adaptation actions and their implications for local communities' empowerment in adaptation efforts.
Climate Adaptation Needed as Wildfires and Extreme Events Hit Cities
Climate change is causing increased wildfires and extreme weather events worldwide. Climate adaptation and mitigation are needed.
Mitigating Flood Losses Using Real-time Forecasting in India
Scientists from the government and research institutes have gathered to work on Chennai’s flood forecasting system to mitigate flood losses.
The UNDRR’s Special Report on Drought 2021
The UNDRR report on drought explores the current understanding of drought risk, its drivers and how the world is exposed and vulnerable.
Starting Decarbonising the Most Expensive Sector Makes Economic Sense
A study shows that choosing the cheapest and easiest decarbonisation option over the most expensive and difficult one is not cost-effective.
Welcome to the Team, Claire-Louise Bode!
Climate Adaptation Platform is happy to welcome Claire-Louise to the team. Claire-Louise is our geospatial climatologist.
Supporting Pacific Islands Ecosystem-Based Climate Adaptation
Pacific Islands have implemented traditional ecosystem-based climate adaptation strategies that are often overlooked but must be supported.
Scientists Prepare Climate Change Report Amid Extreme Events
The IPCC climate change report will be vital for creating climate adaptation and mitigation plans locally and worldwide.
Climate Change and Recent Extreme Events
In mid-2021, we experienced extreme climate events worldwide, and climate scientists predict more. Does climate change have a role?
Climate Change and Pollution is Affecting Low-income Countries
The study examined the link between exposure to toxic pollution and climate change vulnerability in 176 countries.
How Climate Change Archaeology Can Help Adaptation Challenges
We can learn from past climate experiences, factors that promoted resilience, and possible solutions to today's climate change issues.
Practicability of Using Biodigesters to Reduce GHG in NZ
A study and some articles on the practicability of using anaerobic digesters to reduce GHG emissions in New Zealand, as practised in France.
Climate Adaptation and Curbing Hunger by Investing in Agriculture R&D
A study suggests that investing more in agricultural research can prevent the rise in hunger in Africa, South of the Sahara, and South Asia.
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